Flaming River coupler installation (Problem solved)

Yes EXACTLY!!! I took a big deep breath after it was done. It took a huge load off completing the steering coupling. Now I can continue preparing to put the motor and transmission back in!!!

There were no signs of damage or anything wrong with the column. It is pitted and not as nice as I'd like it to be. Another member has offered up a column if he has one, hoping to get it and restore it to "like new".